Star Trek: Lower Decks
tv·TV-14·Aug 6, 2020
Star Trek: Lower Decks earns a moderate 4/10 woke score for organically integrating diverse characters and light LGBTQ+ elements into fun, lore-packed comedy—without lectures, identity politics, or prioritizing activism over entertainment.
Star Trek: Lower Decks is a comedic animated parody of Star Trek tropes, centering on the misadventures, bureaucracy, and camaraderie of a diverse ensemble of original lower-deck ensigns aboard the USS Cerritos, featuring characters like the bisexual Black female Mariner, Filipino-American engineer Rutherford, enthusiastic Orion scientist Tendi, and neurotic ensign Boimler, all integrated organically into the franchise's multicultural tradition without altering canon or prioritizing identity over competence.
Seasons emphasize humorous sci-fi missions, Trek Easter eggs, character growth, and lighthearted themes of friendship, loyalty, and Starfleet drudgery, with incidental LGBTQ+ elements and subtle cultural nods that serve comedy rather than driving social justice lectures, systemic oppression narratives, or identity politics. This apolitical focus on pure entertainment, backed by creator Mike McMahan's emphasis on fun and lore without activist intent, and overwhelmingly positive reception free of significant 'woke' backlash, underpins its overall woke score of 4/10.
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We've run a full content analysis on Star Trek: Lower Decks and scored it 4/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
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